Tag: BC Wildfires
Snaking River Fire Area Evacuation Alert lifted
It was issued on August 3rd for 190 parcels in the Nazko area covering 22, 738 hectares.
PG Fire Centre bracing for flare ups during mid-week heat wave
There are currently 41 wildfires burning in the Prince George Fire Centre, 37 of which are either being held or under control.So far this year, 712,253 hectares has burned in our region.
Prince George-Vanderhoof area included in B.C. heat warning
The warnings extend north to the North Thompson, 100 Mile, Cariboo, Prince George, and Stuart - Nechako areas, which could see highs up to 34 degrees.The BC Wildfire Service says the combination of rising temperatures, fuel drying and more dry lightning increases the probability of new wildfires starting this week.
Wildfire crews bracing for a change of conditions in the Peace Region
56% of all wildfires have been lightning caused while the remainder are human-caused.Since April 1st, 510 blazes have been ignited in BC.
Ministry of Forests announces plans to toughen up wildfire laws
The Ministry of Forests has announce plans to toughen up legislation targeting behaviours that increase wildfire risks.Minister for Public...
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September’s coming in hot as heat wave closes out August in Prince George
For anyone who may not have been able to enjoy some summer weather, this upcoming week is another chance to do so.
Prince George population and housing sales grew in 2024
The Cariboo region, which includes Prince George added 2,098 residents in 2024.
Zach’s Sports Shorts; Saturday, August 23rd
The Prince George Kodiaks visit the Kamloops Broncos tonight at 6:00 in the BC Football Conference.
B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption
Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.
Lheidli T’enneh First Nation announce First Nations Bank of Canada ownership stake
Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and Tano T'enneh Enterprises announced a $10 million equity investment in First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) securing 8.64 per cent ownership stake between the two.
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